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S 1031119th CongressIn Committee
ROCR Value Based Program Act
Introduced: Mar 13, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-North Carolina)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Creates a new Medicare value-based payment program for radiation oncology services with health equity incentives.
Key Points
- 1Establishes Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Payment Program
- 2Provides per-episode payments for radiation therapy services
- 3Includes health equity add-on payment for transportation services
- 4Excludes program from budget neutrality requirements
- 5Creates exception for free/discounted patient transportation
Impact Areas
Medicare beneficiaries receiving radiation therapyRadiation oncology providers and suppliersCancer treatment facilitiesMedicare payment systemsPatients with transportation barriers
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